10 Frozen Dog Treat Recipes: Great Summer Options for Your Pup

Dogs love treats in all shapes and forms, and there are so many commercial options to choose from. But when it’s a hot summer day, a frozen treat tends to hit the spot much better than a commercial or homemade biscuit. It might be tempting to share your ice cream with your pup when they’re sitting next to you and salivating as you chow down. However, there might be additives in human ice cream that won’t be great for your dog.

So, consider getting creative and making frozen treats for your canine companion to enjoy throughout the summer months—or any time of the year, for that matter! Here are 10 of our favorite frozen dog treat recipes that you can use or be inspired by to come up with your own dog-friendly recipes.

A Quick Note About Silicone Trays and Molds

The recipes highlighted here utilize silicone ice cube trays or treat molds, which come in various sizes, shapes, and colors.

If you cannot or don’t want to purchase silicone trays or treat molds, you can simply use a plastic ice cube tray or line the cups of a muffin tin with plastic wrap and pour the mixture in. Alternatively, to save space, you can carefully pull the edges of the plastic wrap up and over the mixture, twist the ends to create a sealed “bag,” and then place the bags full of treat mixture in the freezer.

The 10 Vet-Approved Frozen Dog Treat Recipes

1. Frozen Peanut Butter, Banana, and Beef Nugget (Dogster Recipe)

Frozen Peanut Butter, Banana, and Beef Nugget (Dogster Recipe)

Dogs small and large are sure to love this fun recipe. The slight sweetness of the banana brings out the flavor of the peanut butter, and the meaty flavor provides a sense of snacking satisfaction. The nutrition may vary depending on the type of beef product that you decide to use.

Print recipe

Prep time

10 min

Servings

12

Equipment

• Silicone ice tray
• Blender

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. unsweetened peanut butter
• 1 banana
• 1/3 cup wet beef dog food

Instructions

1. 1Break apart the banana, and put the pieces in the blender with the peanut butter and dog food.
2. 2Blend the food until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency, adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time if necessary.
3. 3Spoon the mixture into a plastic ice cube tray, and put the tray in the freezer.
4. 4When the mixture has thoroughly frozen through, it’s ready to serve!

Notes

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2. Frozen Blueberry Treats

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Freezing Time: 1 hour
• Servings: 8
• Difficulty Level: Easy

3. Frozen Pumpkin Peanut Butter Treats

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Freezing Time: 2 hours
• Servings: 15
• Difficulty Level: Easy

4. Frozen 2-Ingredient Treats

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Freezing Time: 2 hours
• Servings: 12
• Difficulty Level: Easy

5. Frozen Mint and Honey Treats

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Freezing Time: 2 hours
• Servings: 12
• Difficulty Level: Easy

6. Frozen Carrot Apple Treats

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Freezing Time: 2 hours
• Servings: 12
• Difficulty Level: Easy

7. Frozen Autumn Treats

• Prep Time:  5 minutes
• Freezing Time: 4–5 hours
• Servings: 24
• Difficulty Level: Easy

8. Frozen Frosty Breath Treats

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Freezing Time: 6 hours
• Servings: 12
• Difficulty Level: Easy

9. Frozen Strawberry Treats

• Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
• Freezing Time: 3 hours
• Servings: 12
• Difficulty Level: Easy

10. Frozen Berry and Yogurt Treats

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Freezing Time: 5–6 hours minimum
• Servings: 12
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Conclusion

With so many awesome frozen dog treats to choose from, you can help ensure that your pup enjoys something different and interesting throughout the year. You can mix and match the ingredients in many of these recipes and try different fruits and veggies. Think outside of the box, and create your own homemade dog treat recipes!

• See also: Why Do Dogs Hide Their Treats?

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